2. Uses of The SimpleUses of The Simple
PresentPresent
1. The Simple Present can be used1. The Simple Present can be used
to refer to actions which occur atto refer to actions which occur at
regular intervalsregular intervals..
6. She usually works on
her basket after dinner.
He usually drinks
tea after a meal.
They go to a dance
every Sunday.
They take a
walk with
their son
every day.
15. 3. Occasionally, the Simple Present3. Occasionally, the Simple Present
is used to express actionsis used to express actions
occurring in the future.occurring in the future.
16. • Our plane leaves at
eight o'clock
tomorrow night.
17. 4. In addition, the Simple Present4. In addition, the Simple Present
is used when referring to printedis used when referring to printed
material, and when describingmaterial, and when describing
events portrayed in a book, film, orevents portrayed in a book, film, or
other work of art.other work of art.
19. Formation of the simpleFormation of the simple
presentpresent
The simple present is formed fromThe simple present is formed from
thethe bare infinitivebare infinitive of the verb. Asof the verb. As
shown in the following examples, theshown in the following examples, the
bare infinitive of a verb consists ofbare infinitive of a verb consists of
the infinitive without the wordthe infinitive without the word toto..
21. For example, the Simple Present of the verb to work
is conjugated as follows:
I work
you work
he works
she works
it works
we work
they work
The form of the verb used with the subjects he, she
and it is generally referred to as the third person
singular
22. Spelling rules for the third person
singular
Some verbs change their spelling by JUST adding S
to their bare infinitive.
(work – show )
When a verb ends in Y preceded by a vowel just add
S. ( play – enjoy – buy)
When a verb ends in Y preceded by a consonant cut
the Y and add ies. (study – worry – carry)
When a verb ends in SS, SH, CH, X, Z and O just
add ES. (go – teach – wash – watch – fix – buzz)
23. The auxiliariesThe auxiliaries
DO and DOESDO and DOES
The auxiliaries DO and Does areThe auxiliaries DO and Does are
used to make the Interrogativeused to make the Interrogative
and Negative forms.and Negative forms.
24. Negative form
I/You/We/They + do not (don’t) +
bare infinitive (verb without “to”)
We do not (don’t) swim.
He/She/It + does not (doesn’t) +
bare infinitive
She does not (doesn’t) swim
25. Interrogative form
Do + I/You/We/They +bare infinitive
Do they swim?
Does + He/She/It + bare infinitive
Does he swim?
26. Note: The simple present of the verb To Have
is conjugated as follows:
I have
you have
he has
she has
it has
we have
they have
27. Paulo and Daniel like to go to soccer games.
Do Paulo and Daniel like to go to soccer games?
Paulo and Daniel do not (don’t) like to go to soccer
games.
Rita goes to the gym three times a week.
Does Rita go to the gym three times a week?
Rita does not (doesn’t) go to the gym three times a
week.
Eduardo studies engineering at Mackenzie.
Does Eduardo study engineering at Mackenzie?
Eduardo does not (doesn’t) study engineering at
Mackenzie.
28. Don’t forget!
The auxiliary DO is used with the pronouns I,
YOU, WE and THEY
The auxiliary DOES is used with the pronouns HE,
SHE and IT
When you use the auxiliary DOES
(INTERROGATIVE AND NEGATIVE FORMS),
put the verb in its bare infinitive (without “to”).
29. That’s all for now folks!That’s all for now folks!
Thanks!Thanks!
Teacher RitaTeacher Rita